Haute Ecole de gestion de Fribourg
Fribourg
AACSB Accreditation Manager
- 19 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
La Haute École de gestion Fribourg (HEG-FR) is a leading higher education institution. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and international accreditation.
Tasks
- Manage the AACSB accreditation process and compliance standards.
- Coordinate reports and documents for AACSB evaluations.
- Supervise faculty qualifications and educational coverage compliance.
Skills
- Master's in management, quality, or related field required.
- Strong project management skills with stakeholder involvement.
- Fluency in French and English, with German knowledge preferred.
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About the job
The Fribourg University of Applied Sciences of Business (HEG-FR) is a member of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO) and offers bilingual and trilingual programmes at bachelor and master levels. It is advertising the position of:
Mission and area of activity
Ensure the maintenance and development of the HEG-FR's international AACSB accreditation by managing continuous improvement processes, compliance with standards, and institutional coordination.
Manage and monitor the AACSB accreditation and reaccreditation process
Coordinate the preparation of reports, indicators and documents required for AACSB evaluations
Supervise the monitoring of requirements related to faculty qualifications (Faculty Qualification) and teaching coverage (Faculty Sufficiency)
Manage the Assurance of Learning (AoL) system and ensure the implementation of continuous improvement measures
Lead and coordinate the contributions of various internal stakeholders involved in the accreditation
Monitor AACSB standards, make recommendations to the Management and lead necessary improvement actions
Represent HEG-FR to AACSB International and develop relationships with professional networks related to international accreditations
Your profile
Master’s degree in management, quality, administration or equivalent training
Proven experience in independently managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
Experience in AACSB and/or Business School accreditation is a major asset
High autonomy and ability to independently lead a strategic project
Natural leadership, ability to unite teams and gain the support of various institutional actors
Strong organisational skills, planning and meeting deadlines
Analytical mindset and ability to identify risks, priorities and improvement opportunities
Excellent knowledge of MS Office programmes, ideally Academ, and interest in training on new IT systems
- Fluency in French and English with good knowledge of German
Additional information
Fixed-term contract of 18 months, renewable
Work rate: 40 – 50 %
HES-SO//Fribourg adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities
Information: Pascal Wild, Director of HEG-FR, pascal.wild@hefr.ch , tel. +41 26 429 63 52
Start date: 1 December 2026 or date to be agreed
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates). Please submit it by clicking the "Apply" button below.
